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Warpia will be showcasing its latest media multitasker, the ConnectHD, at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show. The ConnectHD comes with a wide-angle wireless HD video camera and a multi-directional microphone, allowing users to make 720p video calls au naturel or otherwise from the living room via apps like Skype or MSN Messenger. It can also be used for playing PC webcam games and streaming media from your PC to an HDTV in 1080p. Although the ConnectHD won't come with extra appendages to help you do all that stuff at once, it does come with a wireless USB PC adapter, a wireless USB TV adapter, a HDMI cable and, naturally, the requisite software for the device. Pricing is pegged at a piggy bank-busting $199.99, placing it right alongside Biscotti's TV Phone.

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New Warpia products to be showcased at CES 2012

San Jose, CA. – Warpia, a premier technology brand dedicated to delivering innovative connectivity solutions, announces the ConnectHD (SWP400VC). With its advanced wide-angle wireless HD video camera and multidirectional microphone, it can also be used to make video calls in the comfort of your living room. It also provides users with an easy way to stream content wirelessly from any laptop computer to an HDTV without limitation. The ConnectHD can be used for additional entertainment such as playing PC Webcam games, watching movies and any online content on your large screen HDTV with the entire family.

The ConnectHD with HD video and stereo audio enables users to stream any content from their notebook or PC wirelessly to an HDTV in 1080p full high definition. Content such as streaming video, pictures, movies, presentations, Facebook, Twitter and other applications can be shown on your HDTV in the room without the hassle and clutter of wires while you continue to use your laptop screen to surf the web, check email, and more. Full features and benefits include:

Make Video Conference calls on your HDTV

Make and receive video teleconference calls with the built in wide angle MJPEG HD webcam and high quality external microphone from your living room using any Video Conferencing applications including Skype or MSN Messenger.

View Internet and Laptop Content Wirelessly on your HDTV

Stream any type of media wirelessly from your PC* to any HDTV**, including movies, pictures and online content, all in HD quality.

Play on your HDTV

Playing PC Webcam games in front of a large HDTV enhances the gaming experience and transfers game play from the desk to the living room for a more enjoyable experience.

The ConnectHD includes a wireless USB PC adapter, a wireless USB TV adapter with HDMI (Audio and Video) and camera, external microphone, a HDMI cable and a CD with easy to install software. Two screens at once, the Warpia ConnectHD now extends your world wirelessly for $199.99 SRP at www.warpia.com/products/connecthd-swp400vc .